OAKLAND, Calif. — The light at the end of the tunnel for any contending team, and its front office, is September’s roster expansion. Anyone on the 40-man roster is available for the final month of the …

OAKLAND, Calif. — Astros designated hitter Evan Gattis is always buzzing or moving somewhere, rarely sitting at his locker with a crossword puzzle or lounging on the couch playing a game on his phone. …

Righty Dan Straily was optioned to Class AAA Fresno on Thursday. He had to clear waivers first because of a technicality: he was first put on a major league roster more than three calendar years ago. …

ARLINGTON — Considering the disappointing first two games of the series, the Astros had reason to believe their fortunes would turn with Scott Kazmir on the mound Wednesday night against the Rangers. …

ARLINGTON – Manager A.J. Hinch was adamant that the Astros’ decision to designate Dan Straily on Wednesday was more procedural than an indication of what the club thinks of the righthander. The Astros …